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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/24/fomm-concept-one-is-a-floating-ev-for-dangerous-times/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/24/fomm-concept-one-is-a-floating-ev-for-dangerous-times/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/24/fomm-concept-one-is-a-floating-ev-for-dangerous-times/#commentsFiled under: Green, Videos, Japan, ElectricSomewhat reminiscent of the all-electric Rinspeed sQuba concept from the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the new Fomm Concept One is an electric car with a bit of buoyancy. This Japanese car is being billed not only as the "world's smallest class four-seater electric vehicle," but also as an EV that floats and "even moves on water surface." In other words, this thing is kind of a boat.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amphibious carboatcar boatelectric vehiclefloating evfloodfommfomm concept onetsunamivideoMon, 24 Mar 2014 14:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21080435/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2014/03/24/fomm-concept-one-is-a-floating-ev-for-dangerous-times/21080435/article-detail.xml21080435http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F865x582%2B51%2B1%2Fresize%2F628x417%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2F4f82623f9c24042a488cdbfdce4b30e8%2Ffomm-concept-one.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F865x582%2B51%2B1%2Fresize%2F628x417%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2F4f82623f9c24042a488cdbfdce4b30e8%2Ffomm-concept-one.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/25/bmw-ultimate-swimming-machine-leaves-german-police-feeling-soggy/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/25/bmw-ultimate-swimming-machine-leaves-german-police-feeling-soggy/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/25/bmw-ultimate-swimming-machine-leaves-german-police-feeling-soggy/#commentsFiled under: Etc., HumorFour men were pulled over in the German town of Eibenstock in what a police report described as "a convertible of a slightly different kind." What made this BMW 3 Series Convertible different? It was filled with 530 gallons of water. Yes, four German men had turned their car into a swimming pool.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amphibiousamphibious carjeepjeep wranglerpanthervideowatercarTue, 25 Jun 2013 19:57:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21014691/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/06/25/watercar-panther-looks-to-wrangle-the-road-and-open-water/21014691/article-detail.xml21014691http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F06%2Fwatercar-panther-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F06%2Fwatercar-panther-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/17/liverpool-tourist-duck-boat-sinks-rescues-caught-on-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/17/liverpool-tourist-duck-boat-sinks-rescues-caught-on-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/17/liverpool-tourist-duck-boat-sinks-rescues-caught-on-video/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Videos, Safety, Europe, UK, SpecialtyVisit just about any major city on the water, and you're sure to find duck boats taking tourists out for a different view of the city. The safety of these land and sea vehicles have been questioned following some high-profile accidents including a fatal collision with a barge in Philadelphia back in 2010. Over the weekend, a duck boat in Liverpool, England sank just after entering the water. Fortunately, all 31 passengers managed to escape without serious injury, though 17 passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amphibious caramphibious vehicleMon, 17 Jun 2013 12:45:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21014802/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/06/17/liverpool-tourist-duck-boat-sinks-rescues-caught-on-video/21014802/article-detail.xml21014802http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F06%2Fduck-boat-accident.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F06%2Fduck-boat-accident.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/video-one-of-worlds-fastest-amphibious-car-now-for-sale/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/video-one-of-worlds-fastest-amphibious-car-now-for-sale/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/video-one-of-worlds-fastest-amphibious-car-now-for-sale/#commentsFiled under: Car Buying, DrivingBuilding an amphibious car has been one of the more vexing challenges for transportation engineers over the years. Some are fast on land and slow in the water. Vice versa on others. It's hard to build a vehicle capable of handling both modes.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amphibiousamphibious carAmphibiousCarguinness book of world recordsFri, 18 May 2012 10:53:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21111051/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/05/18/video-one-of-worlds-fastest-amphibious-car-now-for-sale/21111051/article-detail.xml21111051http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fos%2Fautos%2Fphotos%2Fmiscellaneous%2F20120518_amphibious-car_612pb.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fos%2Fautos%2Fphotos%2Fmiscellaneous%2F20120518_amphibious-car_612pb.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/the-iguana-29-is-a-290-000-amphibious-tank/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/the-iguana-29-is-a-290-000-amphibious-tank/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/09/the-iguana-29-is-a-290-000-amphibious-tank/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Videos, Technology, SpecialtyThere's a vehicle for you if you have reoccurring nightmares about uncertain river crossings in the classic computer game Oregon Trail. The Iguana 29 is an amphibious vehicle designed to slowly go where no boat has gone before.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amphibiousamphibious caramphibious vehicleAmphibiousCarfiatFri, 18 Sep 2009 17:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21042227/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/09/18/ebay-find-of-the-day-amphibious-fiat-850-barchetta/21042227/article-detail.xml21042227http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F09%2Famphibiousfiat---00.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F09%2Famphibiousfiat---00.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/19/85k-gibbs-aquatic-car-could-be-built-in-auburn-hills-mi/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/19/85k-gibbs-aquatic-car-could-be-built-in-auburn-hills-mi/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/19/85k-gibbs-aquatic-car-could-be-built-in-auburn-hills-mi/#commentsFiled under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Plants/Manufacturing, SpecialtyGibbs Technologies, makers of vehicles like the Aquada seen above, has managed to snag tax breaks from both the state of Michigan and the city of Auburn Hills to open its world headquarters near Detroit, the U.S. capitol for automakers. While we're sure that Michigan's Oakland County is happy to see Gibbs' investment in the area and the additional jobs it'll bring along with it, one must wonder just how many $85,000 aquatic vehicles the company plans to sell to sustain itself. Though it's headquartering itself in the Detroit area, manufacturing may be done elsewhere. Michigan is still reportedly in the running, but we'd imagine a less seasonal climate may prove beneficial for the research, development and testing of its upcoming amphibious line of vehicles.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amphibiousamphibious caramphibious vehicleAmphibiousCaraquaticaquatic carAquaticCargibbsgibbs aquadagibbs technologiesGibbsAquadaSat, 19 Jul 2008 11:04:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21051782/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/07/19/85k-gibbs-aquatic-car-could-be-built-in-auburn-hills-mi/21051782/article-detail.xml21051782http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F06%2Fgibbs_aquada_2.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F06%2Fgibbs_aquada_2.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/02/saleen-tapped-to-develop-amphibious-vehicles-for-gibbs/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/02/saleen-tapped-to-develop-amphibious-vehicles-for-gibbs/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/02/saleen-tapped-to-develop-amphibious-vehicles-for-gibbs/#commentsFiled under: Etc., SpecialtyIt's been just about a year since we last heard anything about the Gibbs Aquada, which should be coming to American roads and shores near you shortly. Last we heard, Gibbs was looking for an American partner and a place to get some engineering work and production done. At least one of those goals seems to have been met, as reports are now coming in that Saleen, makers of super-fast Mustangs and exotic cars, has been tapped to provide design and engineering work for the U.K. based aquatic vehicle company.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amphibious carAmphibiousCaraquadaaquatic carAquaticCargibbsgibbs aquadagibbs humdingagibbs quadskiGibbsAquadaGibbsQuadskihumdingaquadskisaleenWed, 02 Jul 2008 13:26:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21052095/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/07/02/saleen-tapped-to-develop-amphibious-vehicles-for-gibbs/21052095/article-detail.xml21052095http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F06%2Fgibbs_aquada_2.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F06%2Fgibbs_aquada_2.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/21/fiat-panda-marine-edition/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/21/fiat-panda-marine-edition/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/21/fiat-panda-marine-edition/#commentsFiled under: Etc., SUVMaurizio Zanisi apparently has way too much time on his hands. The Italian engineer has modified a Fiat Panda 4x4 with a flotation belt and a waterjet propulsion system to create the Panda Terramare 4 - a vehicle that adds a new dimension to "off-roading."